Safety Technician

UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown Hospital 

PRN; As-needed

Marshalltown Hospital is seeking a diligent and proactive Safety Technician to join our team on an as-needed basis. Safety Technicians are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment within the departments to which they are assigned. In this role, you will engage in activities designed to identify, deter, abate, or correct both routine and emergent safety situations as they arise, ensuring the well-being of all patients, visitors, and staff within the hospital.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. 

Physical Environment of Care

• Provide a safe environment to the patients and department you are assigned.

Patient Safety

• De-escalate behavioral health patients that are behaviorally escalated.

Regulatory Compliance

• Provide documentation of rounds and all other items required by regulatory standards or policies and procedures.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria          

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
•  Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.  Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Required:

• High School diploma. 
• Good communication skills. 
• Good documentation skills. 
• Ability to defuse acute situations with behavioral patients

Preferred:

• Post-secondary in counseling, therapy, or psychology.
• 1 – 3 years working in a related field or situation.